STORY: China-ASEAN cooperation to help global economy: expert
DATELINE: Sept. 8, 2023
LENGTH: 00:01:05
LOCATION: Jakarta
CATEGORY: POLITICS

SHOTLIST:
1. various of Jakarta
2. SOUNDBITE (English): MOHAMMAD FAISAL, Executive director, Center of Reform on Economics (CORE) Indonesia

STORYLINE:

The 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit concluded in Jakarta on Thursday with a series of outcomes despite rising uncertainties globally.

The summit under Indonesia's ASEAN chairmanship this year is themed "ASEAN Matters: Epicentrum of Growth."

An Indonesian expert has said that cooperation between China and ASEAN will help the global economy to prevent further slowdown.

SOUNDBITE (English): MOHAMMAD FAISAL, Executive director, Center of Reform on Economics (CORE) Indonesia
"If you look at this recent development, especially with the slowdown of global growth, ASEAN's economic growth is relatively more resilient. I think it's partly because of ASEAN's exposure or cooperation with many other countries, especially with the largest trading partner, China. So with a stronger economy, not only growth but also the quality of the growth, I think it will help the global economy to prevent further slowdown."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Jakarta.
(XHTV)